How is AI helping the textile industry? What is happening in recycling and the circular economy? And which innovations have what it takes to be game changers? Relevant industry trends, pioneering research milestones, new technologies and textile solutions for the major challenges and urgent topics of our time: this is what awaits you at Techtextil and Texprocess. The two international innovation trade fairs take place together in Frankfurt am Main from 23 to 26 April 2024 and are once again making a name for themselves as indispensable knowledge and networking hubs. The textile countdown is on!
Do not miss: All highlights in the event calendars and in the apps
Make contact with new business partners: Network with young, creative minds at the "Start-up Stars", meet renowned universities and research institutes in the "Campus & Research" areas, discover sustainable ideas and solutions in the special shows “Nature Performance”, “Future Materials” or “Econogy Best Practice”. Take a look at the future of the denim industry at the "Denim Talks" or discover exciting material and processing solutions for wearables in the special show “Performance Apparels on Stage”.
You can find out which highlights are taking place where and when conveniently on the move in the Techtextil app and Texprocess app. Keep an eye on all exhibitors, events and updates! New this time: Get in touch with all your business contacts with the matchmaking function.
Innovative approaches for the textile future
Industry platforms for knowledge transfer and networking: With their strong stages, Techtextil and Texprocess cover the relevant topics of the industry and offer an extensive content programme with lectures, talks and guided tours and presents concrete solutions to current challenges. Take advantage of the exciting formats in the Techtextil Forum and Texprocess Forum to exchange ideas with international industry experts. The spectrum of subjects covered at the Techtextil Forum ranges from bio-based functional materials, organic dyes and innovative digital prototyping, to intelligent textiles or the role of the digital product passport in textile value chains. Other topics are for example fibres and prints for fashionable, ecological, local and circular clothing or the development of multilayer and multiscale fibrous structures for active protective clothing.
The Texprocess Forum focusses on sustainable solutions and technologies for the future. The Econogy Talks, co-hosted by Apparel Impact Institute, will discuss how sustainability can be implemented with the help of technological innovations. The German Engineering Federation (VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather) will also start its guided tours of the fair on the topics of digitalisation and AI from here. Another must-have: The Denim Talks take a closer look at the future of the denim industry. Visitors will gain insights into circular strategies and new processing technologies and meet innovative suppliers and players. The range of topics includes sustainable approaches to washing, destroying, bleaching, lasering, dyeing, recycling, upcycling and customising.
The two stages also offer a number of special events: Cross-industry highlights include the festive presentation of the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2024. Another crowd-puller is the Young Professionals Friday on the last day of the trade fair, when both industry platforms will focus on the next generation. The two Forums are also the starting point for numerous guided tours, such as the Econogy Tours to exciting companies with sustainable products.
Digitally ahead – with smart textiles and printed electronics
Sustainability and digitalisation – both are driving the industries and ensuring massive developments. Techtextil and Texprocess drive the approach of combining technological progress and sustainability forward: this is where the future of the apparel and textile industry is reflected. Numerous exhibitors are therefore increasingly focussing on future-oriented applications for textiles and offering exciting textile solutions as in the field of smart textiles or printed electronics. At Techtextil, innovative exhibitors and their development partners will be demonstrating the new areas in which electronic textile innovations can fulfil functions and how they perform in extreme situations. Companies such as Associacion de Investigacion de la Industria Textil (AITEX), AQ-Tech, FRTI, MCVE Technolgie, Monforts, Performatex, Porcher Industries, Puglia Woollen Mills, Santex Rimar Group, Shieldex and VUB will be there. The special presentation Performance Apparels on Stage impressively shows what functional textiles can do and demonstrate the various different ways and functionalities they are used in the apparel and fashion industry in the field of sportswear and leisurewear and professional and safety clothing. An independent jury of experts examines all the products submitted.
In addition, the topics of automation and digitalization are being driven forward. Various exhibitors are increasingly relying on technologies such as 3D design, virtual try-ons and automated processes to work more efficiently, reduce costs and make supply chains more transparent. The upcoming Texprocess will present more offerings in the areas of sustainability, digitalisation and automation than ever before. Renowned, specialised exhibitors such as Epson, Kornit and Stratasys will be showcasing their digital innovations, new 3D printing technologies, bio-based inks and environmentally friendly production processes.
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